Trump Points Finger at Minnesota Governor Over Water Cyberattack

WHO:

ABC News - President Trump blamed Minnesota's Democratic governor, Tim Walz, for the cyberattacks.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS - President Trump mentioned Vice President JD Vance in relation to corruption in Minnesota.

WHAT:

ABC News - President Trump stated that he does not believe Iran was involved in the cyberattacks on Minnesota's water systems.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS - The cyberattacks impacted more than 30 communities in Minnesota.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS - Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) reported that the attacks targeted "operational technology."

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS - Localities affected included Plymouth, Braham, Maple Plain, and South St. Paul, which managed to switch to backup plans without significant disruption to public water service.

WHERE:

ABC News - The cyberattacks occurred in Minnesota, affecting local water systems.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS - Specific cities mentioned as impacted include Plymouth, Braham, Maple Plain, and South St. Paul.

WHY:

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS - President Trump accused Minnesota of being "grossly incompetent" and suggested that the governor was responsible for the situation.

HOW:

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS - The FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Homeland Security issued warnings about increased cyber threats targeting programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in the Water and Wastewater Systems Sector across multiple states.

(UPDATED July 31, 2026 19:27 UTC)

President Trump has placed the blame for recent cyberattacks on Minnesota's Democratic governor, Tim Walz, while also mentioning Vice President JD Vance in connection with corruption in the state. The attacks have impacted over 30 communities, including Plymouth, Braham, Maple Plain, and South St. Paul, although these localities managed to switch to backup plans without significant disruption to public water service. Trump stated he does not believe Iran was involved, but he criticized Minnesota's handling of the situation, calling it "grossly incompetent" and suggesting the governor is responsible for the chaos.